Boeing’s quarterly loss shrinks as jet deliveries rebound
Boeing ended the first half of 2025 with net losses of $643 million, a significant figure but 64% lower than the same period the previous year. The improvement was primarily driven by a substantial increase in commercial aircraft deliveries, as reported by the U.S. company on Tuesday.
Strong Momentum in Commercial Business
During the first six months of the year, Boeing delivered 280 commercial aircraft, generating revenue of $19.021 billion—a 78% increase compared to the previous year. This division was key to the partial recovery of its finances.
Overall, Boeing’s half-year revenue reached $42.245 billion, up 26% from 2024.
Second Quarter Shows Signs of Stabilization
The second quarter was closely watched by markets. During this period, Boeing reported a net loss of $612 million, representing a 57% reduction from the same quarter the previous year.
In that quarter, the delivery of 150 commercial aircraft brought in revenue of $10.874 billion, an 81% increase. Additionally, the company’s total quarterly revenue rose 35% to $22.749 billion, surpassing analysts’ expectations.
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Defense and Services: Mixed Performance
The Defense, Space, and Security segment reported revenue of $12.915 billion, slightly below the previous year (a 0.4% decline). In contrast, the Global Services unit, responsible for aircraft maintenance and support, recorded $10.344 billion in revenue, a 4% increase.
Restructuring and Focus on Safety
“The fundamental changes we’ve implemented to enhance safety and quality are yielding better results as we stabilize our operations,” said Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg in the official statement.
Ortberg also emphasized the company’s commitment to “rebuilding trust and moving forward” in its recovery process, following incidents that have impacted its reputation and operations.
737 MAX Production
Boeing revealed it has increased monthly production of the 737 MAX to 38 units, a figure reflecting efforts to normalize operations after recent setbacks. The most recent incident occurred in 2024, when an emergency door panel detached mid-flight, causing no injuries but triggering new regulatory investigations.
Boeing’s safety crisis traces back to the 2018 and 2019 accidents. Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea on October 29, 2018, killing all 189 aboard. Just five months later, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 suffered a similar accident, resulting in 157 fatalities.
Recent trends point to an incipient recovery: in the previous quarter, the company reduced its year-over-year losses by 91%, allowing for cautious optimism.
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